The day started with an extended opening circle; discussing gratitude and how to give back to the land in a good way in a world that doesn’t always reflect nature connected values. The vulnerability shared and the questions asked were thought provoking and emotionally charged; it felt good to discuss the various issues with people who share similar world view. The sit spot after this opening was well needed to further sink into the landscape and recharge for a day of learning and giving to the land.

Our first stewardship project was planting several trees on Alexis’s property; an oak, a willow, a black cherry and two high bush cranberries.

The digging on the berm around the pond was a good work out, the sun was out in full force.

All the work that went into planting is worth it when you step back and can see a baby tree;

set up to grow for decades adding to the biodiversity to the pond oasis which Alexis watches over.